JOPLIN, Mo.—Freeman is proud to announce the organization of its new senior leadership team. These individuals, whose total years employed at Freeman averages 15, have climbed to the highest echelon of healthcare leadership in this region, guiding the health system’s 4,000 employees by their example of dedication and originality.

“This accomplished group has established and reinforced Freeman’s mission to improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions,” said Paula Baker, Freeman President and Chief Executive Officer. “Thanks to their direction, the future of Freeman Health System promises to reach new heights of excellence.”

The senior leadership team at Freeman includes:
Joe Kirk, Freeman Chief Operations Officer
Steve Graddy, Freeman Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Richard Schooler, Freeman Chief Medical Officer
Sue Annesser, Freeman Chief Information Officer
Wes Braman, Freeman Vice President of Business Development
Coleen Cameron, Freeman Chief Regulatory Officer
Jeffrey Carrier, Freeman Chief Clinical Officer
Deborah Chiodo, Freeman Chief Human Resources Officer
Dwight Douglas, Freeman General Counsel
Kevin Gaudette, Freeman Vice President of Revenue Cycle
Carlos Haley, Freeman Vice President of Compliance
Daxton Holcomb, Freeman Vice President of Emergency Services 
Debi Koelkebeck, Freeman Vice President of Retail Service Operations 
 
About Freeman Health System
Based in Joplin, Missouri, Freeman Health System is the area’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health system, serving southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, northeast Oklahoma, and northwest Arkansas. Freeman provides comprehensive healthcare and behavioral health services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurosciences, orthopaedics, and women’s services, with more than 300 physicians representing 60 specialties. For more information, visit freemanhealth.com or facebook.com/freemanhealthsystem, or follow Freeman President and Chief Executive Officer Paula Baker at twitter.com/freemanceo.